Milling machine and milling method

摘要

A 3D-milling machine has a milling unit (2) with a work spindle (4) driven by a motor for holding a spherical-head milling cutter as well as a worktable for gripping workpieces. Guide and drive devices create relative 3-dimensional movements in the milling unit and the worktable. For milling open-die surfaces, a laser device (12) emits a laser beam (14) that rotates on a center axis cutting the axis of the work spindle under an acute angle. An Independent claim is also included for a method for milling a workpiece and for moving the workpiece and a rotary milling cutter in three directions in space in relation to each other.